After the recommendations of the CDC, the Louisiana Legislature has adjourned until at least March 31. Lafayette Republican Stuart Bishop spoke to the House and says mathematically, there is no way to get business done if following CDC guidelines.
Cut 7 (11) “…to pass anything.”
Lake Charles Republican Phillip Tarver objected to the adjournment saying it is the wrong message to send to citizens and it is the duty as leaders of the state to conduct business.
Cut 8 (08) “…citizens to do.”
The resolution of adjournment was adopted a 100 to 1 vote. Bishop says the move is in the best interest of the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cut 9 (09) “…people of Louisiana.″
Political analyst Bernie Pinsonat says initially the plan was for the session to continue, with social distancing enforced and to check those who enter the Capitol for a fever but it’s the right call because it only would have taken one positive test to shut down the Capitol…
Pinsonat says the compressed schedule is likely going to result in non-essential legislation being abandoned. However a budget will still need to be passed by July 1st, but…